NGT submits report on Pakhro Tiger Safari case in Corbett National Park; several officials appear in court.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has submitted a report on the Pakhro Tiger Safari case to the principal bench. The report pertains to Corbett National Park, one of the oldest national parks in India, and its alleged misuse for commercial purposes.
The report was submitted by a committee appointed by the NGT to investigate the matter. The committee found that there were numerous violations of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, by the state government and private entities. The violations included the construction of a road through the park, the operation of commercial activities, and the construction of buildings within the park’s boundaries.
The NGT has directed the state government to take immediate action against the violators and to ensure that the park is not misused for commercial purposes. The NGT has also asked the state government to implement a comprehensive plan to restore the park’s ecology, including the removal of all illegal structures and the regeneration of the park’s natural vegetation.
Corbett National Park is a vital habitat for tigers, elephants, and other endangered species, and the NGT’s report highlights the importance of protecting such areas from commercial exploitation. The NGT’s directive is a significant step in ensuring the conservation of the park and its unique biodiversity.